Security Guards pay in Nevada
$39,770avg. a year
$19.12 an hour · 26,680 employed
Security Guards in Nevada earn an average of $39,770 a year. That is $2,700 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,470. The best-paying metro area is Carson City, NV at $48,150.
$37,310Median pay
$19.12Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#38Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nevada metro areas
Average pay for security guards by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
1120 jobs
Carson City, NV
$48,150
$23.15 an hour
21,900 jobs
Reno, NV
$42,310
$20.34 an hour
323,800 jobs
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
$39,360
$18.92 an hour
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Security Guards pay in Nevada, charted
Pay over time
Nevada, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nevada security guards work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Nevada vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| Nevada | $39,770 | $19.12 |
| Oregon | $46,420 | $22.32 |
| California | $44,920 | $21.60 |
| Idaho | $44,100 | $21.20 |
| Utah | $43,050 | $20.70 |
| Arizona | $40,950 | $19.69 |
Related jobs in Nevada
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,440
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$86,470
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$82,150
- Firefighters$70,510
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,740
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$57,040
Average pay, Nevada, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do security guards make in Nevada?
The average is $39,770 a year, and the median is $37,310. That is $2,700 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,470.
What is the hourly wage in Nevada?
$19.12 an hour on average; the median is $17.94.
Where in Nevada do they earn the most?
Carson City, NV ($48,150), followed by Reno, NV ($42,310). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV ($39,360).
How does Nevada rank?
Nevada ranks #38 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-9032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national security guards page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.